Jason T. Newsom PhD

Professor, Department of Psychology, Portland State University

 

 

 

 

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Current Courses

Univariate Quant

Multivariate Quant

Categorical Data Analysis

Structural Equation Modeling

Multilevel Regression

Psychological Measurement

Adult Development and Aging

 

Past Courses

Stats Notes

 

Resources

SEM References

SEM Books

 

Other

LSEM Book

LDA Book

Department of Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psy 523/623 Structural Equation Modeling

Syllabus

Readings

Homework

Data Sets

 

Handouts & Overheads

Overhead: How SEM Relates to Other Analyses

Overhead: Brief History of SEM

Matrix Operations Examples: SPSS and R

List of SPSS Matrix Commands

List of R Matrix Commands (Phil Ender)

Matrix Regression

Some Matrix Properties

Basics of Path Analysis

Testing Mediation with Regression Analysis

Overhead: Indirect Coefficient Sampling Distribution Figures

Data Set Preparation for Mplus

Path Analysis Example: Mplus and lavaan

Lab Data Set: NPHS

Latent Variables

One-Factor CFA Example: Mplus and lavaan

Principal Components Analysis

A Quick Primer on Exploratory Factor Analysis

Exploratory Factor Analysis Example: SPSS and R

Basic Concepts of Fit

Maximum Likelihood

Summary of LISREL Notation System

Some Clarifications and Recommendations on Fit Indices

Two-Factor CFA Example in Mplus

Nested Models, Model Modifications, and Correlated Errors

Spreadsheet for Computing w and DNCI

Modification Index Examples

Improper Solutions in SEM

Illustration of the Effects of Measurement Error: Regression and Mediation Models

Missing Data and Missing Data Estimation in SEM

Missing Data Examples

SEM with Nonnormal Continuous Variables

Examples of Estimates for Nonnormal Data: Mplus and lavaan

Examples of Estimates for Nonnormal Data with Missing Values: Mplus and lavaan

SEM with Categorical Variables

Examples of Categorical Estimation: Mplus and lavaan

Examples of Chi-square Difference Tests with Nonnormal and Categorical Variables

Alternative Estimation Methods

Multigroup Analysis and Moderation with SEM

Moderation and Moderated Mediation Examples: Mplus and lavaan

Simple Slopes for Continuous Measured and Latent Variable Interaction

Invariance Tests in Multigroup SEM

Factorial Invariance Example: Mplus and lavaan

Longitudinal Regression Approaches

The Concept of Change: Difference scores or statistical control? What should I use to predict change over two time points?

Mediation Analysis with Two Waves

Cross-lagged Path Model Example: Mplus and lavaan

Latent Variable Cross-lagged Panel Models

Latent Variable Cross-lagged Panel Model Example: Mplus and lavaan

Mean Structures

Latent Growth Curve Models

Latent Growth Curve Example: Mplus and lavaan

Covariates with Latent Growth Curve Models

Latent Growth Curve with Time-invariant Covariate and Simple Slopes Example: Mplus and lavaan

Second-Order Factor Model Example: Mplus and lavaan

Second-Order Latent Growth Curve Models

Second-Order Growth Curve Example Syntax

Minimum Sample Size Recommendations

Power Analysis for SEM: A Few Basics

Advanced Topics and Further Reading

 

 

Links

Dave Kenny A great website with introductory material on most SEM topics. Download a very good introductory book, Correlation and Causality, for free.

SEMNET I encourage you to join and read this SEM discussion list. You can also search the archives for answers to common questions.

Mplus Lots of example programs and a Mplus discussion section.

UCLA Statistical Computing Mplus tutorials

Muthen & Muthen Mplus Webinars, webtalks, and videos

Bryant and Satorra scaled chi-square difference test worksheet  

Yves Rosseel’s Lavaan Tutorials